Something positive.... t_b: I came accross this some time ago.... I read it now and again as a reminder to be thankful for being able to get through the most difficult times....

Whether or not anyone is religious, there is a message in it.... I think of my ex as " the enemy" in this Psalm. I am thankful that despite terrible crippling depression, and having almost given in (through an attempted suicide attempt (thankfully unsuccessful!) shortly after my ex walked out)... I am still here, that I have a loving family and friends, and that there are other people on this website whose heart goes out to help me and others in need.

I will exalt you, O LORD,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 O LORD my God, I called to you for help
and you healed me.

3 O LORD, you brought me up from the grave ;
you spared me from going down into the pit.

4 Sing to the LORD, you saints of his;
praise his holy name.

5 For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.

6 When I felt secure, I said,
"I will never be shaken."

7 O LORD, when you favored me,
you made my mountain [c"> stand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.

8 To you, O LORD, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:

9 "What gain is there in my destruction, [d">
in my going down into the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?

10 Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me;
O LORD, be my help."

11 You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

12 that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.